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Outdoor Activities In Somerset

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Sheep Trekking

Taunton

On our sheep trek you will arrive at the farm, meet our lovely sheep, and be matched with your buddy for the trek. We then spend a short time ensuring you are happy and confident walking your new frie... On our sheep trek you will arrive at the farm, meet our lovely sheep, and be matched with your buddy f...

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Highbridge

Explore the Somerset countryside the best way – by paddling. From Wall Eden Farm you and your friends or family can navigate the River Brue as far as Glastonbury, paddling through miles of peaceful co... Explore the Somerset countryside the best way – by paddling. From Wall Eden Farm you and your friends ...

Canoeing

Highbridge

Canoe Paddle from Wall Eden Farm across the beautiful Somerset Levels, via the villages of East Huntspill, Westhay and Meare. The canoe trip will allow you to explore the vast Somerset countryside and... Canoe Paddle from Wall Eden Farm across the beautiful Somerset Levels, via the villages of East Huntsp...

Kayaking

Highbridge

Explore the Somerset countryside the best way – by kayak. From Wall Eden Farm you and your friends or family can navigate the River Brue as far as Glastonbury, kayaking through miles of peaceful count... Explore the Somerset countryside the best way – by kayak. From Wall Eden Farm you and your friends or ...

Glastonbury Walking Tour - Guided by the Trees.

Glastonbury

Connect with Glastonbury’s nature and trees on this guided walking tour. Meet your guide, a local musician and nature enthusiast, and stroll the lanes and countryside to discover Glastonbury's attract... Connect with Glastonbury’s nature and trees on this guided walking tour. Meet your guide, a local musi...

Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 2 people from Somerset

Taunton

Bailey Balloons are a family run company and offer a friendly, personalised and memorable flight experience - far more than just a balloon ride! We offer you a 3-4 hour ballooning experience that invi... Bailey Balloons are a family run company and offer a friendly, personalised and memorable flight exper...

Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 4-6 people from Somerset

Taunton

Navigation for Trail Runners

North Somerset

Learn some navigation skills to take your running to the next level and give you the confidence to explore new places. Do you love running or trail running but are worried you'll get lost trying... Learn some navigation skills to take your running to the next level and give you the confidence to exp...

Heritage Walk of Wells

Somerset

Wells is the smallest city in England, set in the stunning countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills. You will see all of the well-known places and some of the hidden gems too. You will learn abo... Wells is the smallest city in England, set in the stunning countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills...

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Somerset

Whilst Somerset may not be the first county that springs to mind for outdoor adventures, it may surprise you! With over 4000 square kilometres of landscapes that feature a National Park (Exmoor), two impressive gorges (notably Cheddar Gorge), Glastonbury Tor, the highest sea cliffs on mainland Britain, and the cities of Bath and Bristol amongst others, it’s fair to say Somerset has a lot to offer.

Outdoor Activities in Somerset

With gently rolling hills covering much of the county, interspersed with some dramatic gorges, a tor and various watercourses, there are plenty of great opportunities for outdoor activities and adventures for all levels.

Walking in Somerset

As the largest gorge in the UK it’s no surprise that there’s some great walks in around Cheddar Gorge, with some fantastic views of both the gorge itself and the landscape spreading out below it. That’s if you can face tackling the 274 steps of Jacob’s Ladder to get there! If you’d like a touch of the magical and mythical with your hiking, then head up Glastonbury Tor, where it’s views are second only to the legends. Jesus is said to have come here with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, who himself is later said to have buried the Holy Grail here. Later King Arthur is also said to have come here after his final battle, with monks claiming to have found his body in 1191. For those who prefer nature to do the talking, Exmoor National Park has something to offer all tastes, whether you like coastal rambles, riverside walks, open moorland or mystical woodland. Try Gallox Bridge near Dunster for more gentle wooded hills, County Gate on the Somerset/Devon border for some open moorland with sea views or Tarr Steps near Dulverton for a scenic river walk and a very photogenic ancient monument. If hills are your thing then Dunkery Hill is the highest on Exmoor and well worth the climb, or if you like a literary backdrop to your walks then head to Badgworthy Water near Malmsmead, which inspired RD Blackmore in his famous novel Lorna Doone. See more Walking in Somerset
outdoor activities and mountain biking in Somerset

Mountain biking in Somerset

Mountain bikers are well served by Exmoor National Park, the Blackdown Hills, the Quantocks and the Mendips, with the varied terrain offering a great mix of rides to suit all abilities, with many man-made trails on offer, particularly in the Quantocks. The Leigh Woods are also worth a visit for less-experienced riders, featuring the great Yer Tiz trail, a moderate blue grade route winding through the peaceful woodland here. For those looking for something trickier and the odd drop or two, head to the area between Bridgewater and Taunton. See more Mountain Biking in Somerset

Cycling

For those looking for more gentle rides it’s hard to see past the well known Bristol to Bath cycle route, which makes for a great day out. To the southwest of the county though it’s also worth checking out the canal towpath between Taunton and Bridgewater for a lovely 14 mile family cycle. It also features a scale model of the solar system (with the sun in the middle of the route and the planets extending out to Pluto either side of it) for an educational slant to the route! Fans of road cycling are well served, with Exmoor, the Chew Valley, Avalon Marshes and Cheddar Gorge to name but a few. National Cycle Route 33 is also a great option, running from Bristol to Axminster, with a lovely coastal section between Western-Super-Mare and Bridgewater. See more Cycling in Somerset

Canoeing and Kayaking in Somerset

Taunton is perhaps the place to head for a family friendly paddle, with the Taunton and Bridgewater Canal and the River Tone both offering some nice gentle paddling opportunities. In Bristol itself the City Docks play host to a huge range of watersports activities, with kayaking and canoeing featured prominently, whilst the River Avon also provides plenty of opportunity for a leisurely paddle in a more rural environment just a short distance outside the city centre. In Exmoor the River Barle is the largest river that flows through the National Park and is classed as a grade 2-3 river, meaning less experienced paddlers should only go out with supervision or under instruction. The Barle is one of the more scenic rivers you are likely to paddle, being also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its important wildlife that includes salmon, otters, kingfisher, dipper and the very rare river jelly lichen. This does mean that kayaking is only permitted downstream of Tarr Steps, and only between 15th October and 31st March when levels are high enough.
climbing and outdoor activities in somerset

climbing and outdoor activities in somerset

Climbing In Somerset

Bristol itself has much to offer, with crags, gorges and quarries. In addition to a great variety of indoor climbing walls, Bristol has almost 3000 climbing routes packed into the wider city area. In the immediate city area there’s the Avon Gorge, which offers fantastic climbs of up to 80m within minutes of leaving the city itself. Close by to the city climbers also have the picturesque valleys of the River Trym and River Frome. Cheddar Gorge - the largest gorge in the UK - is home to one of the country’s most famous climbs (Coronation Street), and there’s some great sea cliff climbing between tides at the cliffs between Portishead and Brean Down. Guiding and instruction are available. See more Climbing In Somerset
watersports and outdoor activities in somerset

watersports and outdoor activities in somerset

Other Watersports and Paddleboarding In Somerset

Similar to canoeing there are some lovely gentle inlands options along the Taunton Canal, the River Tone from Taunton, and the Bristol docks and the River Avon near Bristol too. If you’d like to get out on the sea there are also opportunities from Minehead, and a stunning coastline to explore from Porlock Bay, both of which are served by local activity providers offering lessons and hire. See more for Paddle Boarding in Somerset

Other Fun Things To Do In Somerset

Horse Riding: there are many riding schools scattered across the county, with some great opportunities to explore places like Exmoor and the Quantock HIlls by horseback.
Fun Adventures: other outdoor activities include high ropes courses, wild swimming, paintball, karting, or even taking your own barge out along the canal.
Caving - Somerset has some spectacular cave networks, and is one of the UK’s most prominent sites for caving. Definitely not for the claustrophobic, this involves exploring the underground network of passages and caves beneath the surface, often squeezing through tight gaps, abseiling sections and - for the really adventurous - submerging yourself in flooded sections to reach the next tunnel! Goatchurch Cavern at Burrington is fantastic option for a first go, with additional venues at Swildon’s Hole near Priddy, which offers both wet and dry passages and some spectacular formations to see too.

The show caves at Wookey Hole also house an adventure experience involving abseiling and underground via ferrata.

Cultural Outdoor Activities: if you’d like to learn a little something whilst enjoying some stunning scenery, why not try a photography or painting course, or get really close to nature with a foraging course or bushcraft survival day!

Outdoor Activities In Somerset

Sheep Trekking

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Canoeing

Kayaking

Glastonbury Walking Tour - Guided by the Trees.

Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 2 people from Somerset

Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 4-6 people from Somerset

Navigation for Trail Runners

Heritage Walk of Wells

Somerset

Outdoor Activities in Somerset

Walking in Somerset

Mountain biking in Somerset

Cycling

Canoeing and Kayaking in Somerset

Climbing In Somerset

Other Watersports and Paddleboarding In Somerset

Other Fun Things To Do In Somerset

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